Project Accounting

Milestone Contractors North

Milestone Contractors North has an immediate opening for a Project Accountant in our South Bend office. If you are a high performing individual contributor who is seeking to join a high performing team, this might be the role for you.

Position Summary:

The Project Accountant provides accurate and timely billing, collection, cost accounting, cost analysis and reporting on construction projects with minimal assistance.

Essential Functions:

• Performs day to day project accounting operations
  • Reviews field reporting for reasonableness and accuracy as compared to estimate, submitted documentation and customer records.
  • Approves, codes and processes invoices from subcontractors and suppliers per project terms
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date records on estimated and actual costs for construction projects for the project team, management, external audits and customer contract requirements
  • Bills, collects and reports to customer per contract terms
  • Prepares or assists with monthly Cost-To-Complete reports
• Communicates with internal/external customers.
  • Answers inquiries professionally via phone, email or in-person.
  • Visits job sites to review completed work as needed
  • Develops effective relationships internally with field, operations and estimating personnel and externally with customers, subcontractors and suppliers

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Associate's Degree in business, accounting or construction management OR 1-2 yrs. Equivalent experience and HS Diploma or GED
• 1-2 yrs. experience with accounting software preferred (i.e. Vista, Quickbooks, Timberline)
• Ability to work unassisted in current version of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) or equivalent
• Professional communication skills, organized, and detail oriented
• Must work well with others, be self motivated and able to meet deadlines, and work with precision and accuracy

Milestone Contractors North is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability or housing status.

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